George prefers his history accurate, animals obscure, and costumes ornate. He has a wide streak of humor, a deep love of family, and a strong affinity for purple. He also has Tourette syndrome (primary: gross motor) and OCD. At the start of fourth grade we began exploring his love of learning at home. This website serves as an occasional showcase of what we cover. Thoughtful recommendations and reflections welcome.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

My trip to the Dixie Classic Fair, by George*

I went to the fair yesterday. It was very nice. We took my brother Bug and his friend Seth (who is 1 percent evil 99 percent hot gas)** along with us to the Dixie Classic Fair! While Bug and Seth went on their own, me and mom went to look at some exhibits (for example the Legos). I also played a fishing game where I fished out three sharks and won a Teddy Roosevelt bear I named Dixie.I also got a coloring book and pencils from the Milk Council where I bought chocolate milk. I also got vanilla ice cream on a cone from the second ice cream seller because the first one didn't have vanilla which was not in his favor as I took my business elsewhere.After that we got some popcorn and saw a show. The show was about amazing animals that could do amazing things. They even had a liger (a cross between a tiger and a lion). Here is a fact, ligers only exist in captivity. After that we went to the demolition derby! I did not watch all of the derby. After that I went to what my mom calls "The German Beer House", which is basically that house obstacle course kind of thing that looks German (if you do not know what I am talking about it's the building next to the haunted house). After that I found a place where you could get your picture taken with a costume on (the costume choices are gangster, cowboy and civil war soldier). I did my picture dressed as a confederate as you can see above. I even got to put the picture on a wanted poster! After that (I notice I am doing a lot of after that's) I went on the kiddie swings again, the carousel, then the kiddie swings another time, the giant slide twice, and finally I did the carousel again. After that I got some maple cotton candy and mom dropped me off at our house first since I was tired. Then she dropped off Seth at his house and went home (Bug was riding with her when she dropped off Seth by the way). I shared my maple cotton candy with mom, Bug, and dad and went to bed. The end. * notes from mom: this was not a field trip, just a fun trip, but George enjoyed the comments on his film review so much that he wanted to write more for his fans. :)** this is George's nickname for Seth and has been for years. I cannot explain it, but he and Seth delight in it.

2 comments:

I haven't been to a fair in years. I envy your experiences--sounds like a very full day. I think I'd like to be photographed as a gangster, since I'm in love with the era of Prohibition and jazz and the Beer Wars. I could never BE a gangster, but it'd be fun to PLAY one.

And I drove in a demolition derby once. But my car did not make it very far.

George, that sounds like a great day at the fair! We went last night and had delicious pulled pork sandwiches for dinner. I wish I had seen the maple cotton candy. I'd certainly have bought some to taste and enjoy.